The Certificate of Merit was awarded to 12 martyrs of the Ministry of National Defense who died on December 2, 2024.

They are Dang Quoc Binh; Sergeant Major, Squad Leader of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Hai Lang Commune, Tien Yen District, Quang Ninh Province.

Truong Van Tien; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; hometown: Thanh An Commune, Dau Tieng District, Binh Duong Province.

Pham Ngoc Hieu; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Duy Vinh Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province.

Nguyen Bui Truong An; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Vy Da Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province.

Lam Hoang Nhat; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.

Bui Hy Lap; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Quynh Thanh Commune, Quynh Luu District, Nghe An Province.

Nguyen Trong Hoa; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Nghi Thach Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province.

Nguyen Ho Gia Huy; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; hometown: Go Dau Town, Go Dau District, Tay Ninh Province.

Vo Thanh Hieu; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Tan Thuan Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, Binh Thuan Province.

Thong Minh Kiet; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Tan Thuan Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, Binh Thuan Province.

Hong Chi Tai; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Dai Phuoc Commune, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province.

Trinh Doan The Anh; Sergeant, Soldier of Company 3, Battalion 17, Division 5, Military Region 7; native place: Phu Xuan Commune, Tho Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province.

This Decision takes effect from the date of signing and promulgation.

On the same day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued a telegram regarding the accident during the exercise at Military Region 7 (Xuan Tam commune, Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province).

In the telegram, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent his best regards and deepest condolences to the families and relatives of the victims.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the Ministry of National Defense to coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies and local authorities to visit, encourage and share the pain and loss of the families of soldiers; implement the best policies and regimes for soldiers and their families and relatives; organize thoughtful funerals and quickly overcome and resolve the consequences.

The Ministry of National Defense urgently organized a scene investigation to clarify the cause of the incident; reviewed and inspected all procedures in command and operation of the exercise; organized lessons learned, overcame limitations, and ensured absolute safety in training and exercises.

Focus on stabilizing the ideology of officers and soldiers throughout the army; strictly maintain training and combat readiness according to regulations.